With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment (WVI – Paid via GCLA) Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

*Country location to be determined based on response.

Children’s lives can change in an instant in the wake of war, disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We see how vulnerable they are and how much they need our protection.

Joining our Emergency Response Roster means you can be a part of our response, providing immediate support when disaster strikes.

Please note: Applying to our roster is not for immediate employment. Acceptance to our Emergency Response Roster pre-qualifies you to work or deploy with us in future responses.

Here’s where you come in:

Job Purpose

The Finance Officer is responsible for executing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with local and international financial regulations, WVI standards, and donor requirements, while maintaining financial integrity in emergency response settings. The role focuses on financial compliance, accounting operations, and audit readiness, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Compliance and Monitoring

• Review and verify the accuracy of financial source documents and payment packages before processing.

• Ensure transactions align with local legislation, WVI policies, and donor regulations.

• Maintain financial records and registers, ensuring timely payment processing and reconciliations.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and clear employee advances.

• Work with Shared Services to ensure smooth Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.

Audit Preparation & Support

• Assist in preparing financial records and documentation for internal and external audits.

• Ensure that financial processes and transactions comply with audit standards.

• Implement corrective actions based on audit findings.

Local (Government) Reporting

• Prepare and submit required local financial reports, including tax and social security filings.

• Ensure compliance with local legislation and reporting deadlines.

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